FTA TV: Can somebody get me started on the right track?
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It would probably be easier/cheaper to just use Over The Air digital TV signals if you are fine with only the networks and independent stations. FTA is harder to use if you're moving this trailer around, and cheaper either way as an antenna is much cheaper than a dish and receiver.
246130
Thank you so much for the advice. I am able to understand the description and technical details. Looking at these rather complex routes, I am being advised to buy Apple TV. I will first try to use PBO and see if I can make use of it.With regards,u.s.
2223573
You need a 30 inch dish (Minimum) and a linear LNB. There are numerous FTA satellites that you can access.
2161875
I'm in bay area of north California. I could get signal of Galaxy 3C and see the programs. I think firstly you need to make sure which satellite you need to receive signal from, and get the direction and angle of antenna at your address to point to this satellite. You can search on the web with topic "FTA satellite" for the channels on each satellite and its position. You need to make sure there is no obsrution block the signal to antenna.
1408242
this site will tell you how well it will work http://www.tvfool.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid;=29
2203687
how do i get channels to change or to start working so i can set up my cable box
1981311
Thanks! That's very helpful. I have invested a small fortune in the tv-play, l-max and, of course, games. I hope it does last!
107396
I believe it can pickup signals as far as costa Rica. I am not sure if there's enough FTA channels available there.
1279651
What are you picking up with your old TV? All the channels have converted to digital. You need a digital convert box. If you look on Amazon you'll see the Home Worx 150-PVR (just a suggestion). In combination you'll be able to receive many of the Free to Air tv stations - and there are many. Ditch cable ;-)
1197067
As long as they are not part of a pay package and are FTA. I watch Al Jazeera and several arabic sports channels on BADR 26 east and on the hotbirds at 13 east here in Afghanistan.
1824634
I normally goto tvfool.com and use actual address, and it will tell me what channels to expect, with different types of antenna, either indoor or roof or ... It's prediction is very accurate. I will try different location with mohu, and have the tv re-scan and "re-save" the frequency every time. Took 1 hour to find the sweet spot, but well worth it.
1170319
Bizarre. i didn't have that problem. But when your receiver is not in NTSC mode (system setting); you might have that problem. Once you go past that stage, you can see the menu and easily program the box. It is a great little box for FTA... i love it!
1975743
The right way is to hire an authorized dealer to program it for you. The other way is to search A/V forums and find someone willing to share it with you.
1680720
good luck, dino! at least you got a tangible lead; all i got was a complete runaround from everybody...until i finally gave up. which, i suspect, is what they wanted me to do in the first place. i love the tv, but the offer was bogus.
539672
I am afraid my sangean wft-1 packed up. I am not sure what the problem was and I didn't bother to repair it as it was an unsatisfactory device which wouldn't work with bbc which was the station i wanted to receive. David
1677248
I have had no problem getting OTA digital stations. The box has a connection for a satellite, dont have a dish, but I see no reason it should not work. What the box does is select what input you send to each tv. It doesnt care what the signal is, it just switches it.
2108506
I am not familiar with any FTA (Free to air) boxes that steal the signal. I pay for my signal and hope that the Winegard Pathway X2 would not work with a pirated signal. I have zero respect for those steal and rob.